Film

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.

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1h 34m

2022

“An eye-opening look at the history of politics and propaganda in the NFL.”

Synopsis

Celebrated author and Nation magazine sports editor Dave Zirin tackles the myth that the NFL was somehow free of politics before Colin Kaepernick and other Black NFL players took a knee.

Director

Jeremy Earp

Trailer

Documentary

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